Conrad Smith - All Blacks Highlights 2015 (Farewell Tribute)

[@adamhuston9955]

What a great centre Conrad Smith. Love from Adam. I really enjoyed your great rugby career. I think Conrad Smith and Ma Nonu were a great centre combination. Thanks again for the great memories.

[@kieransteele5953]

He did the basics of centre play so well. That try he set up for Nehe in the RWC Final of 2015 was perfect basics of centre attacking play - read the space, straighten the line, create more space, distribute. One of the best backs NZ Rugby has ever produced and there's been some absolute stunners.

[@owyn4799]

One of the things I noticed is how good his passing is, he doesn't spin the ball the whole time and it seems to work.

[@Dyers88]

yep, well said mate

[@andrewmoir]

He was a solid average in an amazing backline. Never had much pace, never much flair, never ran great lines, just did the basics well. Look at the highlights package above, is there anything extraordinary in his play?

[@governorriffraff7601]

The most reliable player you will ever see play the game. In my opinion the greatest 13 of all time he truly was in my eyes the perfect rugby player with no weaknesses

[@vernoneatwell5449]

True, him and Brian O'Driscoll were the best 13's to ever play the game in my opinion

[@mangukaharpg3699]

Umanga was the best

[@mangukaharpg3699]

@@naati8222 nonu at his peak was like a young tana I reackon he was more powerfull but tana hit the line at more speed I reackon both good tho

[@tafatapaleao4588]

I cant angree with you more. The greatest 13 ever because of hos consistency! I dont think he ever played a bad game tbh. Never ever played a bad game. But because people want to see razzle dazzle lol he knew the game i side and out. Best 13 in the history of the game!

[@Aliestwill]

He showed that a massive heart and a rugby iq off the charts could more than make up for lack of size or speed. Absolutely brilliant player.....he was to the AB's backs what McCaw was to the forwards.

[@Boredomdeluxe]

Everyone talking about Conrad not being big. He was 6,2 97kg and pretty ripped when you seen him up close. Not huge but certainly not a small guy

[@costaowens]

It is because he is pictured being next to the other rugby players, Read, Retallic, Nonu etc and they all make him looks small when in reality he is still big but every one in rugby are big.

[@Gaboxxy96]

And besides being big in rugby is a mean to an end, not an end in itself. Barret is way skinnier, and he is one of if not the best fly half atm

[@danielstevens1699]

one of the best defensive players i have ever witness. His tackling technique was flawless.

[@tafatapaleao4588]

THE best. THE BEST defensive player ever.

[@demiboi0315]

When I first started watching rugby back in 09, Conrad unusually stood out because he seemed to be "everywhere." Always supporting and defending. I miss Snakey Smith.

[@benhume637]

Red7 I still love watching the all blacks, but I miss watching the ever hardworking, mistake free Snakey. My favourite player of all time.

[@kmdglee3511]

Red7 Bro, Snakey might not be the flashiest players that the All Blacks have ever seen. He doesn't score many tries and to a normal person he might not even look that special. but for those who have watched rugby for many years, he is special in the way that he is dependable and almost mistake free. His defence was his strong point and it linked cohesively with Ma'a nonu in terms of team work because Ma'a would be more of an attacking centre with his huge hits. His ability to offload and set up tries was his trademark whereas his partner Ma would take the ball directly to the line and smash any player in the way. This teamwork has been part of the reason why conrads so good.

[@jordanm1186]

I always found Conrad was the unsung hero, he was everywhere all the time and you never realised it during the game. He was like the ghost of the field almost

[@81raylor]

Most underrated Great we have, made everyone round him look better!

[@fangman21]

I honestly don't remember him ever missing a tackle. The ultimate teammate I reckon. Little recognition compared to his contemporaries (well deserved but still) but one of the most steady, consistent and intelligent rugby players ever.

[@FernandoRiosEchegoIQ]

Everyone is talking about how great is Dan carter or how impressive is Ma'am Non or how leadership has Richie but always is missed the consistency of Conrad Smith. He is the one I looked for the All Blacks since 2004... What a miss and petty for World Rugby is he... I will miss him

[@dannytanner3014]

Conrad is the man you want next to you in the trenches

[@2mekemuch62]

Chur bro.. u & Ma'a r going to be missed both in the AB's & da Canes...

[@andywalker9079]

Conrad’s game intelligence is off the scale.

[@rupenifonmanu2684]

Greatest inside centre ever ....

[@nathanbellamy3308]

The epitome of why the all blacks are the greatest. Unassuming in appearance. But gave 100% for the black jersey. Absolutely put the team first. Supremely fit. Knows the game plan inside out. Technically perfect. Split second decision making and drilled in every scenario.

[@richposports7030]

Respect. Comrade, you did it as well as anyone. Centre attacking & defensive maestro at work 💪

[@Latete]

Such a good player !!! respect Mr Conrad :D !!

[@iisehendry9461]

Mis watchn him so much! Always b my fav

[@ruthlesspoliceofficerthatp3079]

He was awesome for hurricanes to

[@eyesack9142]

the legend

[@mikedanger2593]

It's fitting that his "highlights" are just a bunch of hard graft, good positioning, solid defence and good hands. A real solid player. Also anyone see that cheap shot on McCaw at 4:32? Damn that was blatant.

[@odongocronk9693]

best 13 in Rugby history. I hope Fekitoa pulls the same card coz hes equally good in defense

[@road3547]

Man he was so close to 100 caps

[@Lavernator]

Hard to find highlights of a guy who isn't flashy but just does everything well

[@StoneWii]

The best center the worlds seen

[@zephanish]

Conrad shows that you do not have to be extremely huge to play good rugby

[@stanisiaim8813]

+zephanish Like nick abendanon , nicolas mas ( weight only 106 kg or 110 kg for a prop), there is too shane williams ........

[@scotty101ire]

in an era of hero,s he was 1 of the very best

[@kierankell4495]

Sweet tribute bro

[@conrad3659]

You wanna hear some facts? My name is Conrad I play rugby And im born on the same day as Conrad Smith

[@stevemcdweeb3151]

Well now you have to play 13

[@RatsG123]

The best defensive centre of all time.

[@Dybbouk]

Great vision and capacity to liberate the ball.

[@IceCreamMaker]

song?

[@MisterRugbyFan]

+Spyros Karakitsos kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTHn3mlo7WDgK8

[@explorerofterror7616]

centers! 🔥

[@isaacfaraimo9244]

best center

[@tehatahapuku9716]

Snakey is the goat

[@geesarananayakkara8907]

he should have retired after playing 100 games

[@motomoto8383]

Great player but BOD is better

[@mattmccann8805]

I'd say he was probably the best player ever. Never saw him make a mistake.

[@maanonu175]

maybe only O'driscoll better.....

[@katana723]

+maanonu175 Counting players with more than 50 caps I'm pretty sure Conrad Smith has a higher win percentage than Richie McCaw in the All Blacks jersey. 88% if I recall. I'd say better than Drico

[@istoleyourgrandma3207]

there is no highlights of him scoring cos hes so bad

[@lex6798]

He’s not bad bro you don’t have to score to be good this shows his amazing work as a center because this what centers are supposed to do